
Junior Accountant – AU Market
Pear Tree.
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Remote
Location: Philippines
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Salary
💰 A$1,200 - A$1,800 per month
Job Level
About the role
- Oversee end-to-end AP processing, ensuring invoices are paid in line with agreed terms
- Manage accounts inbox and respond to supplier queries promptly
- Process supplier invoices with accurate GL and tax coding
- Liaise with internal departments for invoice approvals
- Prepare and upload supplier payments into banking portal
- Reconcile supplier statements and company credit card transactions
- Oversee AR portfolio, ensuring timely collection of outstanding invoices
- Partner with Sales team to review and process retailer claims
- Issue account statements and follow up overdue payments
- Maintain daily bank reconciliations and cash allocation
- Assist with cash flow forecasting based on expected receipts
- Prepare and maintain general ledger reconciliations
- Produce weekly AR/AP reports highlighting overdue items and action plans
- Assist with month-end close and preparation of journal entries
- Support ad hoc management reporting
- Contribute to finance process improvements and system enhancements
- Maintain accurate employee records
- Prepare monthly payroll summaries and upload payment files
- Monitor leave balances and maintain leave records
- Submit payroll tax filings and quarterly superannuation payments
- Process WorkCover filings
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance (required)
- 2–3 years’ finance/accounting experience
- Experience in FMCG and/or retail industries preferred
- Experience with Xero and Cin7 highly regarded
- CPA or CA qualification (or working towards) advantageous
- Strong attention to detail and high level of accuracy
- Advanced Excel and spreadsheet capability
- Strong organisational and time management skills
- Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Proactive problem-solver with a solutions-focused mindset
- Comfortable working cross-functionally with multiple departments
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
accounts payable processingaccounts receivable managementgeneral ledger reconciliationcash flow forecastingpayroll processinginvoice processingtax codingfinancial reportingmonth-end closejournal entries
Soft Skills
attention to detailorganisational skillstime managementcommunication skillsproblem-solvingability to manage competing prioritiescross-functional collaborationproactive mindset
Certifications
Bachelor’s degree in AccountingBachelor’s degree in FinanceCPACA